Trello vs Zoho Projects Pricing (2026)
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Trello vs Zoho Projects

Project Management pricing comparison · 2026

Trello pricing ranges from $0–$17.5/user/month, while Zoho Projects ranges from $0–$15/user/month. Both products are similarly priced at comparable tiers.

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Trello
Trello pricing starts at $0 for the Free plan, which includes unlimited boards and cards f
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$372 $3.0K
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Zoho Projects
Zoho Projects offers one of the most affordable project management solutions in 2026, with
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$372 $3.0K
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Annual license estimate
Trello costs $0 less than Zoho · 25 seats where applicable
Cheapest $3.0K
Spread 0%
Estimated license cost
at 25 seats
List price × seats. Click a tier below to lock it.
Premium
$3.0K/yr
year 1 license · $10/seat
Enterprise
$3.0K/yr
year 1 license · $10/seat
What buyers actually pay
median, annual
Vendr deal-flow data. The real benchmark, not list price.
No Vendr data
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Not in Vendr's deal flow
Median annual
$372/yr
Vendr · n=110
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Sources & confidence

Every dollar amount and contract clause below traces back to a sourced fact. We don't manufacture composite scores.

Where this data comes from
Vendr · TrustRadius · Reddit · BBB · official docs
Sources 46 sourced facts
40 hidden-cost · 3 contract · 3 review platforms
Last verified 2mo ago
Confidence High confidence
Sources 12 sourced facts
8 hidden-cost · 2 contract · Vendr median · 1 review platform
Last verified 2mo ago
Confidence High confidence
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Hidden costs

Each cost is severity-ranked, with the dollar range quoted from its source (Vendr, Reddit, TrustRadius, BBB, official docs) — never our estimate.

Beyond the sticker
Severity-ranked, sourced
5 documented
  • Advanced Features Gated Behind Paid Plans
    $5-$10/user/month
    4 sources
  • Auto-Renewal Without Adequate Notice and No Refund Policy
    100% of one billing cycle
    4 sources
  • Hidden Billing Portal and Double-Charging Risk
    5-15% of license costs
    3 sources
  • Enterprise Plan Minimum User Requirement
    $5,250-$21,000
    1 source
  • Third-Party Power-Up Costs
    5-20% of license costs
    2 sources
5 documented
  • Unexpected Auto-Renewal Without Easy Cancellation
    5-15% of license costs
    3 sources
  • Significant Price Increases at Renewal
    20-50% of license costs
    1 source
  • Duplicate Billing Issues
    50-100% of license costs
    1 source
  • Per-App Licensing Requirements for Suite Plans
    10-30% of license costs
    1 source
  • Premium Support Required for Phone Access
    5-15% of license costs
    2 sources
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Contract terms

The fine print, surfaced. Green = buyer-friendly. Each clause backed by a quoted source.

Trello
Zoho
Auto-renewal
Yes
Yes
Cancellation
Not clearly communicated; users report renewal notices sent only approximately 7 business days before charge with no easy self-service cancellation path
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Commitment
Annual (based on annual plan purchases referenced in user reviews)
Annual (based on user reports of annual billing cycles)
Price escalation
No published schedule mentioned in sources
Users report increases of up to 48% at renewal with no negotiation
Can downgrade
No
—
Based on 5 verified sources (Vendr · TrustRadius · BBB)
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What users say

Aggregated, with sample sizes. We use whichever review platform has data.

User reviews
TrustRadius · Trustpilot · G2
TrustRadius
8.4out of 5 (10)
Trustpilot
1.5out of 5 (21)
Best for
Individual users and small teams
Watch out
Cancellation and account deletion blocked by opaque Atlassian entitlement flows requiring workspace deletion first
Trustpilot
1.3out of 5 (25)
Best for
Small teams and personal use with minimal project management needs
Watch out
Auto-renewal without easy cancellation and no-refund policy
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Project Management

Trello

$0–$17.5
/user/month
4 plans · Free tier
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Project Management

Zoho Projects

$0–$15
/user/month
4 plans · Free tier
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Trello and Zoho Projects both operate in the project management category. This page compares their list pricing.

Plan-by-Plan Pricing

Plan Trello Zoho Projects
Free Free /month Free /user/month
Standard $5 /user/month $5 /user/month
Premium $10 /user/month $10 /user/month
Enterprise $17.50 /user/month $15 /user/month

Cost at Scale

Total cost of ownership — licenses, implementation, and hidden costs included.

Trello

14 scenarios
$0/month (free tier with basic features)
Solo / Getting Started
$12/month
Growing Business
Custom pricing — typically negotiated annually, contact sales for quote
Enterprise (100+ users)
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Zoho Projects

4 scenarios
Free (Forever)
Small Team Startup
$60
Growing Business
75/month
$450
Mid-Size Company
500/month
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What Users Say

Trello

Trustpilot
1.5out of 5 (21)
TrustRadius
8.4out of 10 (10)
Top complaints
  • Cancellation and account deletion blocked by opaque Atlassian entitlement flows requiring workspace deletion first
  • Forced into Premium trial with no clear option to start on or return to the free plan
  • Auto-renewal charges with insufficient advance warning and no refund policy for renewals

Zoho Projects

Trustpilot
1.3out of 5 (25)
Top complaints
  • Auto-renewal without easy cancellation and no-refund policy
  • Duplicate billing with no resolution from support
  • Phone support only available on expensive premium tiers

Hidden Costs

Beyond the sticker price — what catches buyers off guard.

Trello 18 hidden costs

medium
Advanced Features Gated Behind Paid Plans $5-$10/user/month
high
Auto-Renewal Without Adequate Notice and No Refund Policy 100% of one billing cycle
high
Hidden Billing Portal and Double-Charging Risk 5-15% of license costs
medium
Enterprise Plan Minimum User Requirement $5,250-$21,000
high
Third-Party Power-Up Costs 5-20% of license costs
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Zoho Projects 5 hidden costs

high
Unexpected Auto-Renewal Without Easy Cancellation 5-15% of license costs
high
Significant Price Increases at Renewal 20-50% of license costs
critical
Duplicate Billing Issues 50-100% of license costs
high
Per-App Licensing Requirements for Suite Plans 10-30% of license costs
medium
Premium Support Required for Phone Access 5-15% of license costs
See all Zoho Projects hidden costs →

Contract Terms

Term Trello Zoho Projects
Auto-renewal Yes Yes
Cancellation Not clearly communicated; users report renewal notices sent only approximately 7 business days before charge with no easy self-service cancellation path —
Minimum commitment Annual (based on annual plan purchases referenced in user reviews) Annual (based on user reports of annual billing cycles)
Price escalation No published schedule mentioned in sources Users report increases of up to 48% at renewal with no negotiation
Can downgrade No —

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